diff --git a/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/app/features/home/room/list/RoomListFragment.kt b/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/app/features/home/room/list/RoomListFragment.kt
index 6d82da7577..30364ee93e 100644
--- a/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/app/features/home/room/list/RoomListFragment.kt
+++ b/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/app/features/home/room/list/RoomListFragment.kt
@@ -243,8 +243,9 @@ class RoomListFragment :
     }
 
     private fun refreshCollapseStates() {
-        val sectionsCount = adapterInfosList.count { !it.sectionHeaderAdapter.roomsSectionData.isHidden }
-        val isRoomSectionCollapsable = sectionsCount > 1
+        // SC: let's just always allow collapsing sections. This messes with our persisted collapse state otherwise.
+        // val sectionsCount = adapterInfosList.count { !it.sectionHeaderAdapter.roomsSectionData.isHidden }
+        val isRoomSectionCollapsable = true // sectionsCount > 1
         if (lastLoadForcedExpand && isRoomSectionCollapsable) {
             loadExpandStatus()
         }